Adjunct Faculty, Fire Science

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Fire Science

Location: North Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 1008922

Job Details Job FamilyFAC - Part-Time Faculty, Credit ClassesGradeP1Salary$54.37 - Base RateDepartmentFire SciencesReports ToDepartment ChairpersonClosing DatePosted on an ongoing basisFLSA StatusExempt - Not Eligible for Overtime CompensationFirst Review DateNovember 12, 2025Position Overview The adjunct faculty member teaches courses in Fire Science to students pursuing a broad range of Associate in Science degrees.

Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), MDC Online (online delivery) and Blended Classes.

What you will be doing

• Teaches lecture and laboratory sections
• Evaluates and advises students
• Participates in departmental and College affairs
• Develops curricula
• Recruits students
• Serves on committees
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

What you need to succeed

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Emergency or Disaster Management, Organizational Leadership or Homeland Security; and Associate of Science degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services; and Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.
• OR
• Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science; and Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include morning, evening and/or weekend assignments
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
  
  

Preferences

• For best consideration upload your unofficial transcripts along with cover letter and resume. Please redact any personal information; (i.e. date of birth and social security number)
• If submitted application is over 6 months old, you will need to reapply
  
  

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.